Fighter Ditcheva Suffers Repeat Hand Injury, Faces Layoff

Dakota Ditcheva is once again sidelined due to a severe hand injury. The fighter announced via YouTube that she re-broke both hands during her recent PFL New York fight. Ditcheva indicated she felt the injury early in the second round but chose not to inform her corner, revealing it only after leaving the cage.

This latest injury comes after Ditcheva's return from a year-long hiatus, which was also due to broken hands. She had opted out of surgery for a prior hand fracture, a decision she now acknowledges as a risk that led to the current situation. While devastated, Ditcheva expressed that it is not a new break, focusing on this as a small positive.

Her previous injury required a year-long recovery, and the timeline for her return this time remains uncertain. Ditcheva is currently in splints, awaiting her surgeon's assessment for the next steps in her treatment. She remains determined to make a comeback, hoping for a quicker recovery than her last absence.